The Belash in Sefton

Ordered from them for delivery, just ordered a few picky bits as we didn't fancy anything proper. Everything was really nice, cooked well, and just what we wanted! Delivery was quick, and the driver was kind enough to advise that the chicken 65 was salty and said to use the dips with it, but we thought they were great even without the dips, salty sure but not in a bad way! Will be ordering again from here, and will be trying their meals for sure.

Will never eat here again. Ordered hundreds of times, but they changed hands. Good enough service, but all you really get for the money is carbs. No meat.

Brilliant value. Neither of us could move after, poppadoms with chutney, 2 starters, 2 mains, with 1 rice and garlic naan, short of 30 pounds. Going again tonight, but think we may cut back on something. Really good tasting food.

It was a brilliant meal great quality and very reasonable price .I love the meal . The service was great atmosphere great . They do not serve alcohol. I love this Indian unbelievable great food . We go here ever time we come to Southport

Bit dated but the best Indian restaurant in Southport, authentic, traditional, but best Indian food around, 10 9ut of 10

i dined in and didn't wait long for the freshly cooked food to arrive. Everything was delicious... especially the speciality citrus lamb dish which i had never eaten before. The portions were really large, and i was unable to finish the meal. I visited more than once in my short stay in Southport. For any restaurant to still be in the same place after 38 years, under the same ownership says a huge amount about the quality of their cooking.. Highly recommended....

ordered a meal from there arrived 2 hours later cold and disgusting ,offered food to cat and cat refused even though i run out of cat food

We have always had a lovely meal at the belash we have always sat in but 2night was so disappointed we ordered at 6.30pm the order didn't arrive until 9pm we called twice inbetween & was told it was on its way .when the food arrived the food was greasy & cold the chips was cold got no rice most of it went into bin the only good thing was the poperdoms we will not b ordering from them again

The Belash has always been or 1st option and go to Indian restaurant to sit in and take out, but in all the years we've been using them last night was surprising very disappointing. We called and ordered at 5.30pm and the food didn't arrive till 8.20pm. Even after calling inbetween we still waited 40 mins for it to arrive. The onion bhaji were dripping in grease and in bits. The Korma was prawns in a creamy water with no taste and the chips were cold.

Another superb meal from the Belash.. sit in or delivery the food and service is top quality They are always happy to accommodate any special requests to their dishes even when very busy ..thank you

A night out in Southport. The Belash is tucked behind Lord Street, five minutes from the Prom.You couldn’t want for more. A broad range of the classics to be found in all high street Indian eateries. Plumping for tandoori chicken, the dish was moist, well-spiced and charred in all the right places. Naan bread too. Delicious and far too much food.

lovely curry . building needs updating and modernising overall . which is going to be difficult in these times

Just like to say how much my friends and I enjoyed the food we had last night. There was so much we couldn’t finish it all. Onion bargees were amazing. So was the special rice and the Korma curry. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Look forward to going again.

Absolutely terrible. No respect for single diner's. Food thrown at you to get you out of the restaurant as fast as they can. I would not recommend it to any single traveller. 0 stars

We have been long time patrons of the Indian across the road, TAJ MAHAL but decided it was time we gave Belash a chance - and we were not disappointed..For starters: meat samosa, kebab and an onion bahji with plentiful salad. For mains, multiple tasty and rightly spiced curries. The rice was cooked to near perfection and the creamy curries were a decent portion size. We were very surprised with the plentiful sauces which accompanied the poppadoms..Although everything was to a much more delicious degree than our previous Indian choices, the waiting time prior to the food arriving was diabolical. Although we had booked a table, we were advised to wait before being taken to our table. There was also an excessive wait for the starter to arrive, and a delay between the starter and mains. Understandibly, the restaurant can get rather busy at peak times, however we had spent over half of the time we were at the restaurant waiting for food..The decor was a little outdated but the staff were lovely. Thank you for a long, albeit tasty evening!.

Food was excellent and plentiful. Probably better to eat early as we ate at 8.30 & were too full to have after dinner drinks. Prices were so good, we thought that the menus were 10 year old.! Decor might not have been the best, but when you have good company & good food/service you are not studying the surroundings.

Have visited 3 times this month after not going there for a couple of years or so... the food and service have been excellent on every occasion , and the portion sizes give excellent value for money . ( though I’m not sure the decor or furniture has changed in the past 10 years )

Really enjoyed our takeaway from here tonight . I had Chicken jalfresi and my friend had Roast Chicken and chips .

This is by far the nicest Indian me an my partner have ever been ,always nice food love love onion Bhargis lovely mint sauce to go with fresh and crispy ,tandoori mix so succulent with beautiful prawn chicken shaslick soo tasty we often visit from Stoke and have even choose our break away In Southport just so we can eat there ,staff are jolly and chatty always pleasant and one even had a giggle with us an took our accents off ,if you want a top meal go here excellent choice and very reasonable thank you Belash see you soon

Great local Indian, specialising in the Thali which provides several small portions of a few dishes, available as a meat or vegetarian option.

Had takeaway delivered this evening for both myself & my two kids & AGAIN was not to be disappointed with both prompt delivery time,order being spot on,price as ever very reasonable & the quality of food out of this world. A big thankyou again to Khamal & his team for their awesome food. Stay safe & the best of luck.

Absolutely lovely meal and really good value for money. We used to come here years ago and it’s as good as I remember

I got a takeaway here on a Saturday night very very busy , had to wait at least 1 1/2 but well worth it , suberb food had set meal for 2 enough for 3 of us and some left , staff were so so busy so a great big thank you to them all

Came here with friends, heating on as we walked in nice and cosy.Welcomed by pleasant staff, Plates hot, food very tasty.Thankyou the Belash.

Had a meal recommended by staff from Aaron guesthouse next door friendly staff massive portions recommend chicken jalfrezi

We visited on an early Tuesday evening as a family of 2 adults and a child. There were already a few tables in there but we were warmly greeted and seated quickly. Our drink orders were taken promptly and we had some poppadoms and some very nice dips to start with.We ordered the mix starter and for mains Lamb Jalfrezi and Chicken Bhuna with plain rice, naan and fries. Really cannot fault the food or the service. Food piping hot and very tasty. Not like some other establishments who pose as authentic but end up serving oily curries.What stood out was the obvious use of quality lamb and chicken, very tender and seemed to absorb a lot of flavour compared to many other Indians we have visited.Will certainly visit next time we are in Southport and we have already recommended this place to friends who are visiting soon.Thank you Belash team!

I am amazed at the bad reviews. I've eaten quite a few Indian meals good and bad and know when it's not right.I ordered a Meat Thiai it was more than enough for 2 people and I struggled alone. The quality of the 3 curries and tandoori were very good. And the price was excellent value. Do not read too much into the 1* people, this was excellent

Went to this restaurant for a ‘date night’ with my husband. The service was awful! The attitude of the staff was appalling!! Food was awful! I really wish we went to the restaurant over the road. Will not go back, don’t bother wasting your money!!!

The worst Asian type meal we've ever had. The pickle tray and popadoms the only good bit. The chicken was of dubious texture, there was no flavour very bland.

Just ordered a takeaway from the belash worst food I have ever tasted, bland awful taste not certain of the meat identity so really disappointed.

Visited many times over the years though not recently. Until last night. Ordered takeaway though struggled to find a menu online. Chicken jaimanipuri was excellent and also the kebab starter with mint sauce. Will use again.

Culinary Recommendation : The Belash Tandoori Indian Restaurant @ Southport, Merseyside, North-West England - We enjoyed a succulent evening meal consisting of Chicken Tandoori, Meat Thali (Served with Chicken & Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Bhuna, Chicken Madras with Pilau Rice, Naan & Salad) and Lamb Karahi. Host Kamal was fabulous with his exquisite service. Good quality and quantity of food. Peaceful surrounding and parking facility. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I have been searching everywhere to try and find a menu for the belash. I loved the food here and wanted to order to collect. I've looked all over the internet and there isn't a copy of a menu anywhere ! Ended up having to order somewhere else

We had a fabulous curry .side.starter nan .popodoms . Lamb melted in your mouth. Portions were generous and full of flavour . Value for money was excellent .staff were friendly too. We will definitely be back next time we visit Southport.

Okay, if you're going to The Belash for the first time it's like stepping back in time 20/ 30 years because of the decor...but don't let this put you off.

Food was fantastic we had chicken masala and chicken vindaloo and the onion barjis were spot on the poppadoms were great too with the pickle tray especially the lime pickle, I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Southport

Had a pint of kingfisher that was good while waiting for our takeaway.finally after an hour & 5 mins our take away was handed to us. The onion bhaji's were sodden with grease. We shared a garlic chicken dish that had plenty of meat in it if you could bring yourself to delve into the heavily grease laden film that sat on top. Apparently the keema was nice tho!

Got a takeaway from here last night, food was ok, curt could have done with a few more pieces of chicken and they forgot our poppadom but the food tasted good and I would order from/visit here again

An amazing night ending with delicious food from this restaurant. Fantastic staff, well recommended 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Had a gorgeous indiam meal the portions are that big we couldn't finish our meal but we bagged it up to take away and we gave it to a lovely homeless man so at least he had one hot meal that day. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff were lovely. Will definetly go again when we next visit Southport

Arrived late and tired after a long trip, and was pleasantly surprised by the choice of the menu and the quality (and size!) of the serving. Great service and excellent food.

A couple of times a year when I come back to my home town I always pay homage to the institution which is the Belash. The food here is always good.

Came here for my daughter's birthday. Food was okay but did suffer with a dodgy tummy next day which is unusual for me after an Indian meal. Décor needs completely updating and the carpet near the kitchen and toilet is filthy. Won't be returning any time soon.

On visiting my hometown we made time to eat here on consecutive nights. Its my favorite Indian restaurant, food is amazing, meat Thali, prawn puree, chicken tikka masala and prawn balti are some of my all time favorites, friendly and polite staff will happily make food spicier if that is your preference. The food can take some time especially on busy nights so patience is essential. The Belash now has a new menu with many different dishes on and they stock one of my favorite wines oyster bay sauvignon blanc, which is great, see you all soon.

It was very tasty. The kids also liked it. We had papadums as a starter. The currys were really good. Not to hot.

Although I’ve lived in Southport a long time, I’ve never been to The Belash before. My son, who is something of a connoisseur of Indian food and is a manufacturer of curry sauces and chilli pickles, has been there often and loves the food. Now, I love it too! Everything was very fresh and very well prepared. Excellent, and I’ll certainly be going again

My son is a connoisseur of Indian food and a manufacturer of curry sauces and chilli pickles. The Belash is one of his favourites. Yesterday I went with him, my first time there. The food was excellent, very fresh and well-cooked. The beer was good too! I'm sure to be making another visit soon.

We had the most amazing meal, the food was excellent and we couldn't finish it as there was so much which was a shame as it was so delicious. The staff were also very nice. We're coming back in March to the Atkinson and will definitely be going to the Belash then.

Perfect in every way. Waiters attentive and can't do enough for you. We visit here regularly. Thanks once again guys 😁😀

Really enjoyed the chicken tikka samber, nice spicy dish. Friendly service, the meals arrived quickly and were fantastic. A great find.

Although the decor is tired, don’t let that put you off from having a great meal.

Stayed in Southport for 1 night at a hotel round the corner. Found this little Indian restaurant as we could smell it down the street and it smelt amazing. Absolutely gorgeous meal, couldn't fault it. Portions brilliant size, ended up having to bring some home with us as we just couldn't eat it all. Best onion bhajis I've had for a long time. Staff seemed fine, friendly enough and service was just ok, can't complain.

Chicken Madras ordered, horribly dry and stringy texture to the chicken. Complained to the waiter, I asked if it was processed chicken, he said it was not. I asked if I could have a look at the chicken in the kitchen, he said NO not allowed. Now if Idve been the waiter, idve been proud to show my kitchen, especially if someone had complained. The rest of the meal, onion barghis, nan bread was nothing to shout about either. Never again, if you like real chicken, keep well away.

Went for a meal last weekend ,had a very pleasant meal service was good ,the price was very good ,will definitely go back again .

I had two friends who both wanted to go for an Indian so I decided to take them to my regular haunt because I know what the food and the service is like and that they would not be disappointed. We started with the usual condiments with papadums, I advised my friends against starters, (delicious as they are) because the main courses are way above the average portion size anywhere else in Southport. They agreed with me at the end of evening. My friends had Chicken Korma and Chicken Karahi for their main and I had the Chicken Phall (not for the faint hearted-hotter than the Vindaloo). All the food served was well presented, well cooked and of course delicious. The place might not look much from the outside and the interior decor could do with a bit of attention but the kitchen and other amenities were spotlessly clean. I cannot fault the place, great food, large portions, cheap compared to other nearby similar restaurants and above all, friendly and very attentive staff throughout the evening, thank you....

My family and I have been coming here since I was 6 years old (22years) and the food never fails to disappoint, the decor could do with an update but the food is second to none, and the cleanliness of the kitchen is fabulous as with being regulars we often go to the back and greet Ali who is the head chef and owner...we have tried other Indian restaurants/takeaways over the years and this is the only Indian we ever return to in Southport

This restaurant appears to have stuck in a time warp. We last visited it over 30 years ago and there does not appear to have been any attempt to update it since then. The same dingy carpets, 1980s lighting, a vacuum cleaner stored in a corner and visible from our table, a small fan heater (surely not used to heat this barn of apace and maybe even the same tablecloth as it had a cigarette burn in it.

Poor.. staff not overly friendly on our visit, seemed fed up and not wanting to be there... the food wasn't up to much.. bland and not hot.. also had to wait over an hour and half for our meals...

Had the pleasure of dining here with my wife on Wednesday night.

Although perhaps the staff were not particularly welcoming or friendly. However the food was MUCH better (except for the pickle tray which was a bit bland) particularly the Baigan Bhaji which counted amongst the best I have ever had. I usually have a Bhaji over the overpriced rice and bland rice and I find a Naan far too filling. Try it!

Went the belash last night with my wife, not been for years but in all the years nothing has changed great food great service. The food was excellent hot fresh and well presented very good quality and value for money. The place is still very dated with not alot of atmosphere but hey ho the meal was great

Ive been going to the Belash since i was 16 years old,i went for my birthday, its briiliant i have tried others and nobody can beat these guys.

It has been exactly one year since I was last in The Belash and it is still remains one of my favourite curry houses in Southport. It was nice to see Shabah again who took care of our every need during the evening. I thought I would try something that I have never had before, normally I go for the Phall, which is the hottest (spice-wise) meal, not recommended for the faint-hearted. I decided to go for the Chicken Jalfrazi , but asked Shabah for it to be hotter than described on the menu, for which he obliged. My friends ordered Chicken Korma (not hot) and Chicken Tikka Karahi (mild). All meals served were well presented and delicious, definitely worth a visit….

The Belash is an old school curry house, but with really nice food, good service and not expensive. The portion sizes are good. I would recommend you visit here if you fancy a curry.

We waited and waited for our main course to the point we had to ask where it was.

We have been to other Indian restaurants in southport, but this is the best we have had.

Thought we'd try the Belash as it was only over the road from are hotel the ambassador. First off these guys don't skimp on portion size the pickle tray contains deep bowls of lovely various pickles, the curries were the same deep bowls of delicious curry with some of biggest chunks of meat in this case chicken and lamb. Excellent value with drinks £30 for two people.

Lovely relaxed paced service,which we love as we both hate main course coming before starter has even been finished. We had spiced poppodoms which were freshley cooked with all pickles and cutneys plus a mixed kebab to start, absolutely gorgeous, onion bhaji like ive never had before, delicious. Main courses were both delicious couldnt even finish as the portions were enormous but if you have a big appetite you will be well impressed. Service wonderful will definitely be going again when next in Southport.

Absolutely brilliant food and polite, efficient service.

Good food excellent service We visited during the air show weekend so was very busy but the food was excellent

Had this place mentioned to us by our guesthouse proprietors. Visited on a bank holiday Saturday and it was busy but turning over quite quickly. Shown straight to a table and drinks arrived quickly. The menu is extensive and suits both meat eaters and veggies. I was surprised they didn't know what Jeera/cummin rice was but the chef knocked up a very tasty version at our request . Very tasty authentic meals and will definitely revisit when we go back to Southport.

Recommended by a local B&B. Food was delicious. But would've like both the starters to be brought out together. At least 10 minutes before husbands samosas was ready. Also..the waiter reached over from another table to pass the said samosa...not at our table. 3 tables vacated were still not cleared when we left ours half hour after...looked to be short staffed...perhaps that was the issue. It didnt look good to the likes of us who were visiting.

Good selection and reasonable price for set meal for two. Everything inclusive starters, mains and sides. Far too much food for us but thoroughly enjoyed it. Also had our favourite chicken tikka in a mince sauce on menu. Would call again.

Went recently and had not been here for some time. The food area was clean if somewhat worn but the food was excellent, cheap and plentiful. There was a party of eleven of us and there was no delays in the food order and no one had to send anything back. We will go again as we have a get together once in a while.

1st visit back here for 5 years it was very good food ordered the chicken tikka masala curry was very tasty and its very cheap in price too i think almost too cheap for the quality of food. Big portions too staff were nice and friendly aswell and good service. Will be going back again bill only come to £42 for 4 people was excellent value. My only niggle is it needs abit of modernising but apart from that it was clean and tidy. Well done good curry house

On holiday for a few days,felt peckish so I ordered 4 samosas to take away to my hotel room.£4.50 for 4 samosas.I was given them in a big bag,so did not open until back in room. I could not believe my eyes they were only just over an inch in size,one bite and they were gone,what a rip off. I was expecting 4 large samosas.I will never eat in this restaurant again.Daylight robbery

Went last night with my partner for the first time,can't rate the staff,food everything any higher.will be DEFINITELY visting again

Went in as a final meal before we return home the following day with bellies full. As soon as we walked in the place felt relaxed and so were the waiters, was shown to our table and then given some menus. My daughter had chicken tikka and a naan and I had chicken korma and a naan both accompanied by a beer, was pleasantly surprised with the price = £17.00 will definitely come again next time we in Southport.

Don't be fooled by the looks, go inside and try the food!Staff are all customer orientated and all have a good chat and a laugh. There are fantastic vibes around the place. We're weekly visitors and it's very rare there is anything to moan or complain about.

Only been in twice so far! But it's lovely food and the service is top! All the portion sizes are good and tastes great! The owner is fab and very welcoming

Enjoyable first visit. Good quality food at a reasonable cost with laid back but efficient service i.e. not pushy. I had the Chicken Tikka Byriani whilst my partner had Lamb Shaslick, enjoyed by both. As were the Masalla popodoms with pickle and chutney to start. Worth a visit!

Second time we've visited this place and again not disappointed. To look at it from the outside and indeed inside you may feel put off as it's very dated, but please don't let that stop you. My wife and I had a non veg thali, onion bhaji's and poppados between us and it was more than enough. Topped off with a decent pint of Kingfisher and glass of white wine we were amazed when our total bill came to £20.20!!Considering we'd had the same drinks in a bar round the corner minutes earlier and were stung for £9.15 this place brought a smile back to my face!

This is the third Indian I've tried in Southport and at last I've found one I like!Okra bhaji - wow.Chips and vegetable dhansak - fruity, spicy unctiousness. Melted in the mouth.

Had a great meal for two really nice selection and good portions Well cooked and presented Nice prompt friendly service Incredible value for money

The restaurant was a Tandoori house, it wasn't busy there was a few other tables in use, we ordered our food which was served very quickly. The quality and quantity of the food served was excellent. It just happened to be right next to the B&B we were staying at and central to other bars etc. we will go here again.

Always recommend this restaurant as the food is brilliant. Good for takeaways, I have not eaten in the restaurant yet but I'm sure it is great as we always receive good service.

This indian is a little gem, was on a short break after all the xmas hype and stumbled across The Belash, portion sizes are big and the bill at the end was a huge suprise, was no money at all - £26 included x2 starters, x2 curry dishes with shared rice n nann n x2 pints lager. Food was to die for.Will defo be heading bk to southport just to return to this restaurant.

I think I have been to all the Indian/Pakistani/Balti restaurants in Southport and I must admit they are all very good. We visited the Belash and were immediately warmly greeted by Shabah who guided us to our table. The place was not so busy probably because everyone was saving themselves for New Years Eve (the next day) and also because Everton were playing that evening. My friend ordered the chicken korma and I went for the phall which is extremely hot (more than the vindaloo) and never appears on any of the restaurant menus, you have to ask for it specifically and when I ordered it Shabah said "are you sure" and I said yes, then he said would I like a bucket of water with it. I was delicious, but not the hottest phall I have had. The portions were large, the service was excellent, Shabah was very attentive and had a great sense of humour. Definitely worth looking for because it is a little bit off the beaten track...

Love this place, doesn't look the best from the outside etc but the food is excellent, price is excellent as well! A must for curry lovers! Will return

The Short review:Well located, Clean with nice decor, great staff, good food and interesting choice, large portions, AMAZING PRICES!!! check the photo's of the menu I've Included.The Long review:I work away at weekends at events in different towns and always try the Indian restaurants, I've tried the top end and low end and most are easily forgettable.I've actually tried every Indian restaurant in Southport as I'm there a few times a year and I always try somewhere different, However I had never tried the Belash, that was til last Saturday evening, and boy is it a cracker.The first thing you really notice is how cheap the menu is. I had heard it was cheap, and that's maybe why I left it the last Indian we hadn't tried, but good revues on TA made me curious. It's a little bit of a time warp, typical mains about £4.75, Pilau rice £1,45, Chips £1!, Coffee 60p!!, I haven't seen these prices anywhere on my wide travels in years. Yet the place is well located, only a little down bath Street which runs off one of the main tourist streets in central Southport.The next thing I notice is how friendly and natural the staff are, I see so many forced smiles that vanish as soon as the order is taken, it makes genuine chilled out happy people stand out a mile.Next thing is whats on the menu, at first glance it looks a classic two pot curry house, but closer inspection reveals a few really interesting recipes, I plumped for the Beef Ghoshi Tarkari with vegetable rice, my colleague the Chicken Karahi with pilau rice. Both of these dishes where higher priced but still very very cheap. The Karahi was nice, chicken soft, so was the onions, i say that has we have had many wear the onions are almost raw. And the Ghoshi was simply stunning!. I loved the fact the restaurant includes beef in the meat selections, and If I can get beef I like it hot!, not just chili powder hot, but real fresh chilies with give a more vibrant and widespread heat on the tongue, where chili powder gives a small focused harsh hit on the front.The Ghoshi however wasn't like a Naga or Ghost chili heat, but it did make my brow sweat while my tongue felt it was in a very pleasant place, I could detect a lot of spice mixing going on, this chef knows how to spice and isn't lazy. The beef was fine, not melt in the mouth, but far from chewy, and there was lots of really nice chunks of potato. I would of been impressed with this dish if I had paid £12 or more as I often have in a many places. The rice was pretty good, my veg rice was really nice and the portion seemed huge. We could of just shared the veg rice between us. The Nan was nice too, we always order extra garlic and well done, and that's just how it came.Next visit I might try the Veg Thali, its a selection of small portions, like a sampler dish, and I tell you why this makes my heart smile. it says a lot to me about an Indian Restaurant when the owners and staff know something about Indian culture. I know that sounds strange, but the huge majority of Indians restaurants are not run by Indians. I've traveled many miles by train in India, which is predominantly a vegetarian country, so when you are asked what food you want you are asked if you want "Veg or Non-veg". That cultural difference of making the importance of Veg food much more than that of the Non-veg which iis of course meat, which is by far less important and not a wise selection often.So to see a traditional Thali on a British menu isn't rare, but to see it on the menu as Veg or Non veg is a pure delight for me, even though I love beef!The Belash will be the only Restaurant I visit on my future visits to Southport, I cant wait til I'm there again in November. Oh, did I mention it's open til 2:30am on Fri & Sat!I have to mention one thing that wasn't so excellent, you may notice on the included photo that the Kingfisher draft is a little flat. I've no idea if that was a bad day or not, the glasses seemed clean enough. it wasn't unpleasant enough to enjoy, or mention, and the rest of the experience was so delightful it seemed a shame too to say anything negative.

food portions very large in comparision to what you pay for it and very tasty as well. very friendly staff who are all very helpfull and if you ask them what something is like they will tell you if it would be a bit to hot for you compaired to what you tell them you usually eat. will also cook you things that are not on the menu if you ask. would have to put this place in the top 5 places i've ever eaten in, in my whole life. you just can't go wrong in here.

A first rate Indian meal in surroundings that haven't changed in decades (whether that is good, bad or irrelevant is up to you). I visited the Belash on 28 August just after opening at around 6.45pm. Despite the early hour, the restaurant was already busy and the car park full. The latter is not a big problem as on-street parking is free after 6pm anyway and there were plenty of spaces within a minute or so.I used to eat at the Belash pretty much on a weekly basis when I lived in Southport but haven't been back in over 8 years since we moved away. I have to say that the exterior really does need bit of renovation; it appears not to have been attended to in the 8 years since our last visit. The same can be said of the Taj Mahal, which is on the opposite side of Bath Street, and probably even more marked there as I recall it as a more up market venue. This does seem a bit of a theme for the whole Bath Street area which is looking rather run down.Inside, the Belash is virtually unchanged from my first visit 25 or more years ago. The layout, furniture and paintings seem to be the same although the walls now have a plain painted finish. The toilets are small bit adequate and a lot cleaner than I remember--although that might be the difference between eating at 7pm and 1am! As a last touch of nostalgia, the familiar Indian music played (quietly) in the background.Now to the food. Just as I remembered, the poppadoms were big, crispy and accompanied by an excellent pickle tray. We didn't have starters as I recalled the large portion sizes and this is another thing that hadn't changed. We took a traditional selection of meat dopiaza, chicken karahi and chicken kurma (for my son) with pilau rice and a few side orders. All were well seasoned and individual in flavour. The beef and chicken were tender and substantial in quantity. The sauces had a good consistency and nice glossy appearance. Service has been criticised by a few reviewers here but that doesn't accord with our experience on this occasion. We were seated immediately on entering the restaurant and drinks orders taken. Our drinks were delivered within a couple of minutes and food orders taken as soon as we were ready. Poppadoms were brought out almost immediately. The main course followed about 15 minutes later--which is reasonable for food cooked to order. The waiter was friendly and spent as much time with us (and the other customers) as the fairly busy restaurant allowed.Overall, a pleasant meal at a pretty low cost. Service was good and not unreasonably slow. A very traditional style Indian restaurant but none the worse for that. Don't let the admittedly shabby exterior put you off.

Every time I visit SOUTHPORT always get a meal at the Belashthe flavours and spices combined are mouthwatering

Had a fantastic meal and must say it was excellent got talking to a couple at the side of us and they eat there regular they travel from crosby just to eat at there favourite indian and I can see why prices were very good cheapest indian we've eaten in we had a bottle of hardys stamp wine madras rogan josh and keeman nan bread rice and chips for 23 pound

We had a delicious leisurely meal with the hosts from our hotel. The food was great in proportion and flavour.

This is a very good authentic Indian restaurant which has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Staff friendly and service good.

We are a couple of "curry junkies" and this place stands with the best.Large portions of excellent tasty food, served quickly by friendly and efficient staff.Washed down by a litre carafe of house wine....didn't notice the wallpaper!!!!

It was a tiring day out in southport and i was feeling abit hungry so i went to the belash and the staff were amazing and outstanding and the flavours of the curry was just beyond greatness i loved the food but the decor doesnt matter it was very decent inside and all was clean and tidy and staff was absolutely friendly

This restaurant doesn't look anything from the outside & yes the interior is a little dated but the food is gorgeous. Value for money is what I'd use to describe this restaurant. The service was brilliant & we went out of here feeling very full.All in all a great night x

Amazing food very reasonable prices great staff large portions lovely place to eat thankyou for an unforgettable evening